| January Edition |
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Normally this is where we give you a quick overview of what's been going on in the world, followed by a Zopa update - but this month, Zopa is the news! If you've missed us (maybe you were holidaying in Mongolia), we were on Channel 5 News, and in The Telegraph, The Independent and The Times, to name just a few. To see the rest, click here. We're also on Facebook, so log in and befriend us - we're called Zopa UK. In other news, we've had the coldest January for 20 years, with temperatures plummeting to a brain-freezing -12°C in some parts of the country. In America, a woman gave birth to 8 babies in 5 minutes and Obama forgot his words, while back at home squatters ignored the credit crunch and set up home in Mayfair. Meanwhile, despite a nationwide advertising campaign, it seems that Virgin Atlantic might not be all they're cracked up to be on the culinary front... |
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Clear your diaries - it's Zopa's 4th birhday party! Can you believe it's been that long? Last month, lots of you told us that you'd love to come to our birthday (we feel like the popular kid in school). You've twisted our arm and we're going to have a party for all our members on Thursday 5th March at Imbibe Bar in Southwark. We'd love to see lots and lots of you there, so do come along for a drink and a natter. We'll be there from 6pm, party hats at the ready! |
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Did you know... that in Florida, unmarried women who parachute on Sundays can be jailed?
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Last month, we asked you what you would be cutting back on as a result of the credit crunch. An overwhelming majority said nothing (well, we have been advised to spend our way out of the recession, after all). Those of you who are trying to be thrifty said you'd spend less on holidays - it seems Blackpool is in and Barbados is out this year. We'd like to pick your brains again this month too. Click on any of the links below to place your vote, and to see the results of previous polls: Will you be coming along to our party to say hello? • I'll be there with bells on!• I'll pop in for a pint • I'll check my diary • Sorry, can't make it You can only have one spread on your toast for evermore. What is it? • Marmite• Jam • Peanut Butter • Marmalade |
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Did you know... that in Ohio, it is against state law to get a fish drunk?
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Zopa Italy was launched a year ago, and to date, it has lent 4.2 million Euros and has over 30,000 members. It's already the 3rd biggest social lending website in Europe (behind Zopa UK of course, and German company Smava) and things are looking rosy for 09 - so happy birthday Italy! |
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We've got 2 shiny new recruits this month, who have been thrown straight in at the deep end in what's been our busiest month ever... sorry guys! Alan used to be a professional sound recording engineer until six months work on a Robbie Williams album made him give up forever. • The most unusual meal he's ever had was a delicious combination of raw chicken breast, chicken hearts, chicken bones and raw cow intestines in Tokyo. He ate it all to save offending anyone, but actually quite liked the chicken hearts. • Last year he spent three months travelling in a van across Canada. On the way he saw one skunk, two moose, a wolf and a black bear. He refrained from eating any of them. He's joined by Lynn, who isn't ashamed to admit that she's a reality TV addict who watches Big Brother every year. It's not recommended you take her to task over this though - she grew up with 3 brothers and loves playing cricket and rugby. After a hard week of underwriting, she likes to go and take it all out on some golf balls down at the driving range. • She's terrified of heights, and the scariest thing she's ever done was go up the Eiffel Tower. Apart from that, she has a pathological hatred of honey - even the smell makes her feel ill. • Before she's 40, her ambitions are to learn to play the guitar, and to speak a foreign language. |
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Did you know... that in the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, even, if she so requests, in a policeman's helmet?
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It's irritating, we know, but you know how miserable your life will be made if you dare forget... • Flowers - the cliche that work every time: Serenata Flowers • Perfume (make sure you get the right one) The Fragrance Shop • Theatre tickets (and don't forget to book dinner): Theatre Tickets Direct • If you're feeling ethical, buy some raffle tickets. You might win a trip to Africa for £2.50 - and all the proceeds go to charity: Rogavi Network Ltd |
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If you'd like to be interviewed for next month's edition, or if you have any good ideas for stories, please send an email to jennifer@zopa.com |
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